The quality of care here exceeds all calibrated and celebrated Stars in the Yelp Stratosphere! Dr…read moreC's caring and focused professional demeanor places you at ease and you can relax knowing there is no one more important than you as his patient at this particular time. I admire and am deeply appreciative of his focus on attending to my individual needs. This is why finding an appointment with him can be difficult at times. His two separate Offices provide opportunities for those patients at the Waipahu office - Waipahu Pro Com Plaza, located within the 1-story building towards the back of the parking lot, first door on the left. Honolulu office - Hale Pawa'a, on the corner of Beretania & Ke'eaumoku St. Mahalo! Office location: 1401 South Beretania St 8th floor Suite #887 FIVE FABULOUS STARS (Only because I can't list the entire STRATUSPHERE into the Yelp rating system. I almost hate to rate him, in fear I will have even more difficulty in seeing him! God Bless & Thanks to the VA for allowing me the privilege of seeing this Incredible Dr. of Compassion, Precision & Healing inside and out. One of the greatest professionals I have ever met and blessed to have not only as a Dr. but someone I can truly call a Friend to call upon, in my time of need. Dr. Byron Carrasco raises & exceeds the bar of excellence in patient care! His staff is friendly, professional and are quick to follow-up on referrals. These feet of mine are made for walking, especially when cared for by Dr. C! Five PLUS Fabulous Stars!

I'm a salty old Marine, Vietnam Vet, and have only posted a few reviews in my entire lifetime but…read moreDr. Byron Carrasco is such an Outstanding and Exceptional Podiatrist I feel I must share my experiences for the those seeking the finest in Podiatry Care!! I have many severe foot issues and was referred to Dr. Carrasco by the VA and from my very 1st visit, multiple visits, and right up to the present, Dr. Carrasco's exceptional medical knowledge & sincere care for me has been "Over the Top" which is something one might not expect for a patient with VA insurance!! Dr. Carrasco has truly helped me in quickly & expertly diagnosing my ongoing foot issues with multiple tests, x-rays, etc.!! Dr. Carrasco continues to carefully manage my foot care, at each and every office visit, which I am truly most grateful for as his awesome care has been a "real lifesaver for me"!! I have been plagued with these various foot issues since my days in the USMC!! BIG MAHALO DR. CARRASCO!!!

1-14-2026 After 2 office visits with Dr. Kristy Iwahashi-Marquez, we decided to go ahead with…read moresurgery on my third toe on my left foot. One day a teeny tiny bubble formed on that toe. It was kinda cute but didn't go away. It reminded me of that small kid time thing a ma jig tube you squeeze and roll a tiny jelly like ball onto a straw and blow. What we did as kids. Thank goodness it didn't smell like that product. Dr. Kristy told me on the first visit it's coming from the first joint on that toe so place a Kleenex on it and press. It didn't break and remained. So I made another appointment since it started to hurt when I pressed on it plus majorly not attractive. Long story short she advised me that she'd cut, spread it open, take out the joint and remove the bump which one day popped on its own without healing. 1/9/26 Went into surgery with Dr. Kristy and a fantastic team at Pali Momi. Five days later on 1/14/26 went in for a follow up. Was curious to see what the little toesy would look like...I imagined the worst so at the unveiling I was SO majorly pleased that the toe didn't flop without the first joint and wasn't badly discolored or bruised. Dr. Kristy explained it all depends on the healing process it could still flap- hideous! I'll do my best to heal well and come back on 1/22/26 to remove the stitches then go get a vibrant red colored pedicure with bling pronto to celebrate. Thank you Dr. Kristy, nurse Anna and front desk staff. Crossing my fingers that all ends well.

The Hawaii Foot & Ankle Associates is located in the Pali Momi Hospital. I attempted to check in…read morewith the receptionist who was on a personal call for the entire 30 minutes plus waiting for my appointment. I arrived on time. No staff came out to apologize for the delay or whether the doctor was even available. I don't want to be treated by a doctor who has a lack of respect of patients and staff who does personal calls and cannot properly check in patients.

After my 2 weeks in Japan where I often hit 20,000 steps daily and ate very well, came back home…read moreand shortly after, noticed my right foot sore. How sore do you ask? It was unbearable this past weekend where I took Ibuprofen for the discomfort. I previously have been under the care of Dr. Ricky Sukita so I called the office first thing Monday morning and was advised Dr. Sukita's first opening is not until in April. I was offered the option to see Dr. Andrew Cheng, who was available and snagged the next appointment at 845am. Located in the same office as Dr. Sukita on the 11F of Kuakini Physician's Tower, Dr. Cheng is also a board certified podiatrist. After confirming which area of my right foot experiencing discomfort, Dr. Cheng performed an assessment of various tests for mobility and sensitivity. I was initially shocked when diagnosed with a mild case of gout. But then recalled about 10 years ago when my PCP mentioned my uric acid level was on the high side and back then had also experienced excruciating sharp pain on my toe. I also had eaten very well in Japan, especially chowing down on deep fried Hiroshima oysters on multiple occasions, Gyukatsu from Motomura and my AYCE shabu shabu dinner. Yikes... Dr, Cheng advised I'd be put on oral medicine to be taken daily to ease the pain and to watch my intake. He had his staff arrange my medication pickup at my location choice where it was ready for pickup within a few hours. Shortly after taking Colchicine, the pinkness of the flare up disappeared and was able to apply more pressure on my right foot. Overall, an excellent first experience with Dr. Cheng. I was able to get the medical attention needed and received the care and direction for recovery. He was easy to speak with and understand my situation where I need to be careful on my diet as well as address this issue when I meet with my PCP for my regular annual physical in a few months.

Pros: Efficient…read morescheduling: The clinic's operations are well-organized, and they can often accommodate patients quickly with same-day appointments. Prompt rooming: I was taken to an exam room almost immediately upon arrival. Cons: Unprofessional bedside manner: While I was explaining the intense pain in my right foot, Dr. Cheng interrupted me to take a phone call and stepped out of the room. When he returned, he offered no explanation or apology, leaving me with the impression that he was unconcerned with my care. Lack of clear communication: He provided very little explanation for my condition, simply stating I had "boney spurs on both feet," handed me some pads, and rushed me out of the office. I ultimately had to seek care from another podiatrist to get the proper treatment and answers I needed. Poor billing practices: The billing department is highly disorganized. I was seen in September 2025, but I did not receive a bill until 7 months later in April 2026. The statement indicates that my insurance company communicated what I owed back in November 2025. It is incredibly frustrating and confusing why it took the office so long to send the bill after that information was already provided. Summary: I had high expectations for this office based on positive reviews, but unfortunately, my experience fell short. The lack of patient care and communication, combined with a disorganized billing department, makes it difficult to recommend this practice.

When your body speaks to you, listen. Especially when you get older…read more I'm on my feet a lot and have experienced several foot/leg issues where eventually it was resolved. But step in diabetes, where overlooking issues under this condition can be tragic. Just last week at my part time job, a customer came in and I recognized his voice as he's a regular. But I didn't immediately recognize him as he lost a lot of weight and clearly had mobility issues. When I blurted out his name, indeed it was him. He told me he was diabetic and ignored a toe injury where a life-changing procedure slowed him down. For a couple of weeks now, I had what seemed like a blister on one of my toes where it now became 2. It was painful to walk in shoes and when I showed it to family members where one is doing her residency at a large hospital and my sister has been an RN for over 30 years, was told it could be either a blister, callous or wart. I, too, am diabetic and fears crossed my mind. My sister strongly suggested I have it investigated immediately. Step in Ricky Sukita (RS). RS is a podiatrist who has been in practice for over 35 years. Located in Kuakini Physician's Exchange, the office of RS is on the 11th floor. It was so nice to make an appointment where his staff immediately answered the phone when I called. Their records show this wasn't my first time to the office, but I was impressed on the service and professionalism extended to me. I addressed to the staff of my issue and after confirming my address and health insurance plan, I was escorted to an empty office where several minutes later RS showed up. Words cannot express my relief where it was disclosed my issue was callous development. I've had warts before where it was painful and took a long time to resolve. After assessing my regular work and leisure regimen, RS explained of my current condition and how this came all about. He also advised me how to handle this situation and provided me with protection. I appreciated how he informed me and educated me where I understood and didn't feel incompetent that led to my condition. Overall, solid 5-stars to RS and his staff. From making the appointment to walking out of the office after my appointment, there weren't hassles nor stress. I understand RS is taking new patients. If you're looking for a podiatrist, look no further.

Dr. Sukita has been practicing for over 30 years.. His practice is thriving, and the reason is his…read morequality of care. He has one of the best bedside manners of any physician I have ever known. In my line of work I used to deal with a lot of physicians being a medical sales rep. Dr. Sukita immediately makes you feel at ease. He treated me for plantar fasciitis making great recommendations in orthotic products and educating me on how to treat my injury. If you're ever in need of great foot care, I would highly recommend Dr. Sekita. His staff is also great! I had made an appointment and arrived at the wrong time, but they worked me in with no problem. Very grateful for Dr.Sukita and his staff

JACKPOT! Lucky to find the best physician anywhere to care…read morefor my serious and complex foot disorder. As someone who spent a lifetime working with physicians, it's easy to spot a doc who's truly exemplary and gifted. Doc Avino offers his patients so much more than an accurate diagnosis. He takes the time needed to clearly explain your diagnosis, his treatment recommendations and, will consider your specific situation and preferences with ongoing care. He cares about his patient outcomes and providing state of the art care tailored to each patients needs and desires. As a patient, I am deeply grateful for Dr. Avino's exceptional care and expertise.

Dr. Attilio Avino a credit to his profession. Want to thank him personally for the attention and…read morecare he provided me today. No wonder his office was so busy today! Thank you again and your staff! God bless! Aloha

I highly recommend Dr. Kenson Miyaki. I was looking for a podiatrist and saw him on Yelp. Because…read morehe had good reviews, I decided on trying him. Yelp didn't disappoint me again. He was very friendly and made me feel really comfortable...previously, I had a procedure done regarding my ingrown toenails on both big toes...on one toe, part of the toenail was not removed so it has been giving me so much pain. Dr. Miyaki explained what he was going to do and did it quickly. I was very impressed with him and his staff. I highly recommend him.

I liked this Doctor and his bedside manner. He was calm and understanding and suggested that I have…read moremy foot X rayed so that he could rule out some things. I have severe foot arthritis and was not able to bend my right food and was developing a spur at the top of my foot. Long story short. I am walking daily and forcing myself to run errands so that I can keep using my natural walking motion to bend the foot daily. It seems to be working for now and the fear of slowing down again keeps me motivated to use it or lose it. Go to Dr. Miyaki. He is a good doctor.

12/17/2025 Happy holidays! Went a couple days ago to see Dr. Kristy for a pre-op appointment…read more She is a very sweet and patient doctor who was able to answer many of my questions about what to expect. She informed me that she would remove the joint on my third toe and try to stitch it up as best she could. Sadly removing the joint will leave my toe flapping. I was grossed out but...Hopefully it is better than a tiny blister looking bubble that doesn't subside. Guess when I go out in public I should wear covered footwear vs slippers or open sandals as needed. I was self conscious for anyone to see it especially my pedicure person. I had gone and showed both my doctor and dermatologist prior. My previous appointment Dr. Kristy suggested using a Kleenex and pressing on it... stayed the same. Last straw was when I went to the dentist, you prop your feet up. She always comments on my holiday nails and the assistant saw that bubble. Ugh. *** I am now Waiting on her front desk two ladies to get back to me with a surgery date and check in time for January 2026 since Monday. Dr. Kristy's regular surgery days are Fridays. I shared with the front desk ladies: The sooner in the month hopefully right after the New Year since need my toe to heal before the biggest trip of my entire life comes up in spring. I also met a pretty med student who entered the examining room. She introduced herself as Dr. Chun's daughter who I've seen before years ago. She said Dr. Kristy would be in shortly. Have a merry Christmas 2025

He is a good doctor DPM, he knows his stuff located in Pali Momi, he take care of the patients…read moreneeds and explains how to take care of them, the office staff and environment is great, if you have diabetes, or any other medical issues this is the place to go